Indori Malwi Potato, Garadu and Balam kakdi from Madhya Pradesh Get GI Tag

The Indori Malwi potato received the Geographical Indication tag after notification by the Registrar of Geographical Indication, Chennai, on 13 June 2026. The potato is one of 12 regional agricultural products from Madhya Pradesh that received GI certification from 18 proposed items.

Geographical Indication Tag

A Geographical Indication tag is a form of intellectual property protection used for goods that have a specific geographical origin and qualities, reputation, or characteristics linked to that origin. In India, GI registration is governed by the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.

Indori Malwi Potato: Features and Use

The Malwi potato is known for low sugar and low starch content. It retains a white colour after frying and is used for chips and French fries. The crop is also used in Indore’s street food items such as Aloo Chaat, Poha, Aloo Bada, and Khopra Petis.

Production and Market Linkages

The crop is cultivated across about 45,000 hectares in Indore district by around 30,000 to 35,000 farmers. Major food and agro-industrial companies, including ITC, Mahindra, PepsiCo, Balaji, McCain, and Hyfun Seeds, procure processing-grade potatoes from local farmers.

Important Facts for Exams

• India’s GI registry functions under the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.
• GI tags are issued for agricultural products, handicrafts, manufactured goods, and food items.
• Madhya Pradesh secured GI certification for 12 items out of 18 proposed items in this case.
• Garadu tuber and balam cucumber from Ratlam district also received GI certification.

Related Regional Products

Garadu tuber and balam cucumber from Ratlam district also received GI certification along with the Indori Malwi potato. GI certification is used for products such as Darjeeling Tea, Kanchipuram Silk, and Alphonso Mango in India.